Epilepsy Pamphlet Project QuestionsHi!! My name is Tiera My high school has a required senior project that all seniors have to do in order to graduate. We are allowed to choose our project...reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingNewly Diagnosed
Life with epilepsyI have epilepsy since i´m 13, i had no big seizure since i was 18, on my last year of college, i guess was stress, changes, i don´t know, but...reactions1replyAwarenessSymptomsCaregiving
How did you or your family handle the harmful psychological assumptions?The ER last year was the first place I encountered such harmful accusation. I’ve read similar stories everywhere. Years ago. Does not need to be ER related. Curious how often...reactions1replyAwareness
More than epilepsyMy 33 year old daughter Deb was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis in 1990. She presented with infantile spasms at 7 months of age. Despite many meds and ketogenic diet she...reactions2repliesAwarenessCaregivingCoping
Question: What is one thing you wish people knew about Epilepsy? My answer: Not everyone who experiences seizures , fall to the floor and shake. * I'd love to hear your thoughts #parentperspective...reactions101repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivingAwareness
Can Epilepsy vary throughout the year?This is known as Seasonal Epilepsy. As a caregiver to a loved one who fights seizures and the side effects, I had no idea this was a thing . Read...reactions4repliesHealthcare TeamAwareness
Does anyone experience brain zaps?I stopped taking my epilepsy tablets for a few years. Besides the occasional “aura”, I didn’t experience any seizures or symptoms - that is, until recently. I’ve been extremely tired...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamCognitive IssuesAwareness
Sleeping and wild dreams.Ever since I became an epileptic I have had very vivid dreams. The neurologist says it’s probably the seizures that has caused them. I’m wondering drugs. I dream all night...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionAwareness
SUDEP Fear in EpilepsyA person living with epilepsy may experience serious complications, and the fear of those complications is legitimate and real. We would like to ask the community: Do you fear SUDEP...reactions3repliesSide EffectsSeizuresAwareness
has this happened to anybody else?someone turning to yu and saying, I'm sorry, I can't be friends with you because you have seizures I just think that's really messed up logic- especially when it's something...reactions4repliesAwarenessMental Health